A little family-owned fully Kenyan company, located in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. We specialize in sustainable, active family travel throughout Africa … for all budgets, whilst staying in little & lovely lodges & tents, farmhouses & villas, not large hotel chains. Our unique selling point is our immense personal knowledge of every lodge, camp and villa in Kenya and many in Eastern Africa (we visit all with our children), as well as our personal & professional focus on each authentic adventure we design, whether a family adventure, a group safari or an event, focusing heavily on our commitment to sustainable travel.

Having organised and accompanied a sort of 'fun rally' in 1984 in South Africa which was filmed for German TV, Gabi realised this was was where her future lay. Gabi swiftly moved to run the company's South African office and immersed herself in all the continent had to offer. Finally returning to her native country, Germany, Gabi founded Jacana Tours and has never looked back; 'to be honest: us tour operators are very spoilt, as we can enjoy the most beautiful places in the world and still call it work!'.

I’m Kelvin Papai, Founder and Director of Absolute Vantage Limited. With a background in wildlife management and nearly two decades of experience in the safari industry, I specialize in creating highly personalized, luxury safari experiences across East Africa. What began as a guiding career has grown into a passion for crafting journeys that go beyond the expected—balancing comfort, adventure, and authenticity. I’m deeply committed to conservation and local storytelling, ensuring that every trip reflects the heart of the region and the needs of each traveler. Clients often describe their safaris with us as seamless, soulful, and unforgettable—that’s the standard I hold myself to with every itinerary.